With two recent refugee families settling in Alachua County, Florida, concerns from residents have arisen. Missouri State University geography assistant professor Dr. Emily Frazier researches U.S. refugee resettlement and spoke with NPR about the growing issue. “One thing that is important is just communication and education in the community, just trying to make folks aware of … [Read more...] about Welcoming refugees amid worry from locals
Is the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card worth getting? Missouri State University’s Dr. David Perkins offers some insights to WalletHub to help you make an informed decision. Perkins is sustainability programs director and associate professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability at Missouri State. … [Read more...] about Should you apply for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card?
Do the small seeds in grapes have the power to alleviate pain? They do, according to research findings from Missouri State University biologist Dr. Paul Durham and his team of researchers. Their discovery could change the world of medicine as it relates to pain management. In 2009, Durham and his team began studying whether grape seeds can help with pain relief thanks to … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing pain relief
Despite the growing importance of engineering and robotics in shaping our future, women remain significantly underrepresented in these fields. What can be done to inspire and increase the participation of young girls in engineering and robotics? Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo, director of the Missouri State University/Missouri S&T Cooperative Engineering Program at the Missouri State … [Read more...] about How to increase girls’ participating in engineering and robotics
In South Asia, food demand is rising due to population growth and changes in dietary habits. Combined with the impacts of climate change, this poses significant challenges to food security. Dr. Asif Ishtiaque Despite being a major producer of rice and wheat, the region struggles with stagnant crop yields, caused mainly by climate variability. The International Food Policy … [Read more...] about What’s the potential of climate-smart agriculture to address food issues?